Category: Business

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: Briefing Member States in Rome, FAO officials called for urgent action to strengthen biosecurity, surveillance and rapid-response mechanisms to curb the outbreak. FAO Deputy Director-General Godfrey Magwenzi stressed that the crisis threatens to have “serious impacts on food security and food supply in countries, including loss of […]

In times of conflict, the internet becomes more than just a tool—it is a lifeline, connecting those caught in chaos with the outside world. It carries voices that might otherwise be silenced, bearing witness to suffering and survival. Without internet access, communities become isolated, and the flow of critical information is disrupted, making an already […]

The success of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek shocked financial markets and major US tech firms in January 2025. But it shouldn’t have come as such a surprise. Because, for decades now, plenty of companies in China have been developing competitive advantages that enable them to make remarkable progress. This involves a different strategy to […]

Recognize the Worst in Government Transparency  Co-written by MuckRock’s Michael Morisy, Dillon Bergin, and Kelly Kauffman The public’s right to access government information is constantly under siege across the United States, from both sides of the political aisle. In Maryland, where Democrats hold majorities, the attorney general and state legislature are pushing a bill to […]

The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to “get Britain building again and deliver economic growth” and includes the hugely ambitious target of building 1.5 million homes in England over this parliament. The bill is ambitious in scope – 160 pages long […]

EFF’s most important platform for welcoming everyone to join us in our fight for a better digital future is our website, eff.org. We thank Fastly for their generous in-kind contribution of services helping keep EFF’s website online. Eff.org was first registered in 1990, just three months after the organization was founded, and long before the […]

The NHS was hit hard by COVID. And no amount of appreciative clapping or painted rainbows could distract from the vulnerabilities which were exposed by the pandemic – or the challenges it created. Some of those challenges – like the staggering backlog in patient care, or the huge mental and physical toll experienced by staff […]

March 2025 – Gold prices have hit a new record high, reaching $2,989.31 per ounce, driven by growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Spot gold has surged nearly 14% in 2025, following a 27% increase in 2024, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid concerns over U.S. tariffs and potential recession risks. Macquarie Bank analysts have raised […]

Brussels, March 2025 – In response to the U.S. imposing a 25% tariff on European steel, the European Commission has announced a series of retaliatory tariffs targeting U.S. agricultural exports. Effective immediately, a 25% duty will be placed on U.S. corn and soybeans, a move designed to counteract Washington’s trade measures. The European Union is […]

Over 850,000 civilians have been displaced in South Kivu province, nearly half of them children, according to the agency. Many are living in precarious conditions, sheltering in schools, churches or in the open, lacking clean water and sanitation, healthcare and education. Grave violations against children have also sharply risen, including sexual violence, killings, maiming and […]